Kaushik Basu

Explore the universal prejudice of rejecting the poor and its pervasive consequences in Aporophobia. Political philosopher Adela Cortina sheds light on the neurological and social origins of this daily attack on poor people and proposes the term "aporophobia" to recognize it. From its threat to democracy to unnoticed hate crimes, Cortina proclaims that poverty is the biggest problem facing the world today. But there is hope, and she explains how education and democratic institutions can help us fight this disastrous prejudice. In a world of migrant crises and economic inequality, Aporophobia is a must-read for understanding and tackling one of the most serious problems of the twenty-first century.

"Lincoln on the Verge" follows Abraham Lincoln's journey through thirteen pivotal days as he discovers his own strength to save the divided nation from its deepest crisis. He overcomes obstacles, foils assassination attempts, and forges an unbreakable bond with the American people, all while on the train to his inauguration. This riveting account shows Lincoln on the verge of greatness, and how he spoke directly to the public to become America's greatest president.

«Hay fronteras, donde estamos aprendiendo y donde arde nuestro deseo de saber. Están en las profundidades más diminutas del tejido del espacio, en los orígenes del cosmos, en la naturaleza del tiempo, en el sino de los agujeros negros, y en el funcionamiento de nuestro propio pensamiento», dice el autor de este libro que se ha convertido en un inesperado best seller en Italia y está siendo traducido a más de veinte idiomas. Lo que explica su éxito es bien sencillo y al mismo tiempo muy difícil de conseguir: con pasión, fluidez y una encomiable voluntad de explicar de un modo diáfano temas complejos, Carlo Rovelli, científico de estirpe humanista, nos propone un breve pero muy completo recorrido por los hitos de la física de los últimos cien años. Y así repasa la teoría de la relatividad de Einstein, la mecánica cuántica, la arquitectura del universo que habitamos, las partículas elementales, la gravedad cuántica, los agujeros negros... Pero también la naturaleza del tiempo y nuestro lugar dentro de este entramado infinito. Son siete lecciones magistrales que permiten al lector no especializado adentrarse con facilidad en unos temas a priori arduos y áridos. Combinando entusiasmo, claridad y rigor, Rovelli nos propone una estupenda (y bella) panorámica de los hallazgos de la física, a través de los cuales el ser humano ha ido desentrañando los misterios del universo.

Embark on a captivating journey through time and cultures with "Ever Newer Shores". Follow the author from his humble beginnings in a remote village in Bengal, to his struggles amidst poverty and hardship in post-Independence Kolkata, to his travels across England, Kenya, and Botswana. This moving autobiography tells a story of family and country, of struggle and success, and of the importance of never forgetting where you came from.

This book explores the complex relationship between two great nationalist leaders, Nehru and Bose. Author Rudrangshu Mukherjee delves into the reasons why Bose considered Nehru an enemy while naming a regiment after him. Similarly, the book explores Nehru's emotional reaction to Bose's untimely death and how he saw Bose as a younger brother. The reader will be fascinated by the intricate details of a friendship that did not quite blossom due to differing political ideologies and the shadow that fell between the two men.

This classic book in economics is a landmark read for anyone interested in the theory of value. Offering a rigorous and formal analysis of producer and consumer behavior, general equilibrium, and the optimality of market mechanisms, this book is a must-read for economists. With glowing reviews from top industry professionals, this book is an important addition to any economic enthusiast's library.

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Discover how LGBT equality and inclusion improve a company's profits and strengthen economies worldwide. Economist M. V. Lee Badgett provides a detailed financial argument for the necessity of LGBT equality. Using recent research findings, she examines the costly repercussions of homophobia and transphobia, showing how their effects lower GDP by 1% or more. Explore the real-world examples of anti-LGBT practices in multiple countries and the missed opportunities for full economic gain while discovering the ongoing complexities of LGBT equality.

Travel with Wade Davis and Tim Plowman as they journey through South America, living amongst a dozen Indian tribes and searching for the origins of coca, the sacred leaf of the Andes which is also the source of cocaine. Their journey is inspired and made possible by their Harvard mentor, Richard Evans Schultes, the most important scientific explorer in South America in this century whose exploits rival those of Darwin and the great naturalist explorers of the Victorian age. Follow Wade and Tim's storytelling as they share their adventures, discoveries and the invaluable knowledge of native shamans.

Political Theology by Carl Schmitt is a thought-provoking analysis of sovereignty and its ties to absolute authority in times of emergency. Schmitt argues that legal systems cannot determine when exceptional states hold or what should be done to resolve them, but rather, the decisions of the sovereign ultimately govern every legal order. This analysis is underpinned by Schmitt's "political theology" that claims modern political thought is secularized theological concepts, and he concludes with an attack on liberalism and its attempt to depoliticize political thought.